Who We Are
Welcome to our community, where our passion for Labrador Retrievers shines through in everything we do. As dedicated breeders of AKC-registered Labradors, our mission is to provide you with exceptional companions that personify all the wonderful traits this breed is known for. By prioritizing genetic diversity, we avoid line breeding and inbreeding, ensuring our puppies enjoy healthy and vibrant lives.
Our Labradors are not just pets—they are part of the family. Whether serving as skilled hunting partners, loyal companions, or dependable watch dogs, our dogs excel in all aspects. We guarantee the health and well-being of every puppy, offering peace of mind as you welcome a new member into your household.
We value the opportunity to connect with fellow dog lovers and invite you to reach out or visit us at any time. We're here to answer your questions, guide you through the process of finding your perfect pup, and offer ongoing support as you embark on life's adventures together.
Your
Puppy Growth
WEEK 1
A one week old puppy has a fully functional sense of smell. Puppies of this age use their sense of smell to find their mother’s teats and to locate their litter mates.
WEEK 2
Two week old puppies begin their transitional phase. This is an exciting phase for both owners and puppies alike! At two weeks old, puppies should have their ears open, be alert, and start opening their eyes.
WEEK 3
A three week old puppy gains more strength. At this stage, puppies start to stand, walk, and sit without falling over. As well as this, a three week old puppy’s teeth will begin to come through, with the incisors appearing first. With this rapid increase in function, puppies can begin to socialize with each other and their mother. Puppies begin to explore the world around them.
WEEK 4
By four weeks old, puppies should be able to walk, run, and play! They can hear, smell, and see and their canine teeth are growing in next to their incisors. When they play, four week old puppies will begin to exhibit distinctive body language such as play bows, as well as growling. Four week old puppies are much more independent. At this age, puppies begin the weaning process, transitioning from milk to Life Abundance All Stage Dog food.
WEEK 5
A five week old puppy continues to learn from and socialize with their mother and litter mates. During this time, puppies learn more bite inhibition through play. The weaning process also continues at five weeks. Your five week old puppy should gradually be moving on to solid food instead of nursing from their mother. They have freedom out in the play yard through a dog door. Start learning to go outside to potty.
WEEK 6
Mom usually will not let puppies nurse at this stage and wants to be away from the pups. Some puppies complete the weaning process by 6 weeks old. At this age, they are still socially developing and learning how to be dogs. Because they are so keen to learn, we work more on potty training and no bite. We also start socializing them with other dogs and or older puppies.
WEEK 7
Puppies complete the weaning process by 7 weeks old. In addition, at 7 weeks old, your puppy is noticing it can get frightened. This is the most critical period for socializing your puppy with people as well as other things while it is still in it’s birth home! During this time, it’s important to the puppy to become acclimated with all types of sounds, sights, and smells in a positive way. Proper socialization can prevent your puppy from becoming timid.
WEEK 8
When puppies are 8 weeks old, most are independent, fully weaned, and usually ready for their new homes. Their human socialization period is going strong, so it’s your responsibility to continue to introduce your puppy to other people in a positive manner.
Puppies for Adopting
Our goal is for the original intent for the breed, the all versatile dog. So there for our pups are old lines & English (Some might call them British). All of our adult dogs at Graves Labradors have been health tested and we guarantee that we do not produce affected pups to known disorders that are common in labradors!
Health
& Nutrition
Veterinarian recommended, NuVet Plus was designed for dogs at every life stage; from supporting your puppy’s maturing immune system to helping to protect against issues later in life including, allergies, itching/scratching, hot spots, arthritis, digestive issues, tear staining, hair loss and more!
Life's Abundance is required by Graves Labradors for your new puppy's extended health guarantee. We feed all our dogs Life's Abundance.
MaxiFlora
Your code is GravesLabs!
MaxiFlora is the only canine supplement to provide the digestive benefits of consuming wild prey guts.
The canine digestive system is meant to be provided with probiotics, prebiotics and digestive enzymes. In the wild, canines get these integral nutrients through the consumption of wild prey intestines. Prey intestines contain probiotics (good bacteria), prebiotics (digested plant matter), and digestive enzymes. Since most dogs don’t subsist off wild prey, most don’t enjoy the digestive health and vitality of their wild counterparts.
MaxiFlora was formulated by a team of veterinary experts to mimic the digestive benefits of a prey diet. MaxiFlora is the only supplement made with probiotics found in wild prey, along with plant-based prebiotics and digestive enzymes from fruit. MaxiFlora is essentially “guts in a jar”. a concentrated blend of the most beneficial aspects of wild prey.
Code is GravesLabs
- Patented, chew proof, high strength, lightweight aluminum frame
- Supports up to 250 lbs.
- Extruded aluminum rails offer unequaled protection against chewing
- Frame and corners are corrosion resistant and rust-proof
- X-Large bed (44×27 size) weighs 11 lbs. allowing staff to easily move when cleaning runs
- Stands up to repeated cleaning with typical kennel cleaning products
- Wide choice of replaceable fabrics & colors
Adopters Are Saying
About exercise-induced collapse (EIC) A syndrome of exercise intolerance and exercise induced collapse (EIC) is being observed with increasing frequency in young adult Labrador retrievers. It has also been observed in Chesapeake Bay retrievers and curly-coated retrievers. Affected dogs have been found in field-trial, hunt test, conformation, pet, and service lines. Black, yellow, and chocolate Labradors of both sexes are…
Disease Description Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), formerly called Labrador Muscular Myopathy or Hereditary Myopathy of the Labrador Retriever (HMLR) as well as many other names, segregates in Labrador Retrievers. The disease was first observed in the 1970’s. By the 1990’s, the incidence had increased significantly. This increase is globally due to famous successful Labradors who are carriers being used extensively for…
When you pick up your puppy at 8 weeks, he/she will have had its first puppy shot (parvovirus vaccine). It does not have a full level of immunity at this stage so try to minimize his exposure to strange dogs and places they’ve been. She/he will still need four to five more puppy shots, normally at 3-4 week intervals, and…
Retriever (Labrador) THE BACKGROUND BREEDING of the Labrador Retriever may never be established, but it is safe to assume that the breed’s ancestors were taken to Newfoundland by explorers, fishermen, and settlers from England, Europe, and Norway. Thus the dogs, which subsequently were thought to be native to Labrador and Newfoundland, were in all probability the descendants of dogs left…
NuVet Plus Vitamin’s “Due to the varying kinds of food and different environmental conditions the puppies come in contact with; and the fact that all puppies have immune systems that take time to mature, the terms of this guarantee will not be honored unless they are given NuVet Plus® immune system builder, as directed by the manufacturer, for the entire…